Remember this???? What WAS the Big Mystery!!!
I'm doing the happy dance..... Can't you just see me??? I'm so happy I'm jumping for joy.... Are you wondering why I'm doing the happy dance??? Well, come take a look... But first, do y'all know Ana from Knock Off Wood? If you don't then you don't know what you're missing. You have to visit her blog. She's incredible....I've been looking for a console (couch) table for a while, but I could never find one I liked. Well, I found some I liked, but I didn't like the price. I went over to Ana's and found a couch table I loved. I decided to make one. Yep, I made one (by myself)! I made candle sticks, so why not make a couch table, right?
This post has lots of photos!!!
Now let's take a look at what I made, shall we??
This is from Ana's blog! I started with this photo and printed the instructions!
I went and bought all the wood and nails.
Then I went to work and followed Ana's instructions step by step! Very easy!
Here are the legs...
Base of the table. Boy, is our shop messy. Time to clean it up.
Putting the top on!
Here she is finished.... Well almost.. Still have work to do, but I'm one happy camper!!!
(silly photo, but keeping it real. Now think Pointer Sisters and sing with me) I'm so excited...and I just can't hide it...I'm about to lose control and I think I like it...Oh yeah!
Now that you've stopped laughing at the photo above here's another view of just the table.
I'm sanding! Lots and lots of sanding....
I primed it and then painted.
I used a brown satin finish.
See my candle sticks? Very pretty as well..
I didn't want to put a runner on it. I will later!
It only took me about 4 hours to make, and it cost about $40.00. The finising is what took me the longest!!! I hope you like my couch table. I know I sure do, and I made it without the help of my hubby, A.K.A. "The Drill Sargent" (O.K. he did tell me about safety, safety, safety, and sand, sand, sand, and then sand some more)!!!
What should I build next? Maybe a house??? Yea right!!!
One last photo of me jumping for joy!!!
I'm linking Here!
77 comments:
Fabulous....takes some talent to use power tools...good for you!
That is so so SOOOOO awesome. I love her blog too. I just have never tried to make anything from it. I am WAY impressed. Love it too. It is simply gorgeous. Amazing.
I am impressed! Great job on your table!!! It looks fantastic!
I love it. What a difference a can of paint can make. You changed the look totally. Your grass is so green. Any secrets to that? JEALOUS over here.
GET OUT!!!! THAT's FABULOUS!! Great job!!
Thanks for linking up to I'm Lovin' It! Have a GREAT weekend!
Holy cow...GOOD JOB...it looks so great! You have inspired me to build the entry table that is in my head but I can't find anywhere because of the size I need...
WOW!!! Fantastic job...and soooo professional looking!
wow! Looks fantastic! you really did a great job, That Anna is bringing DIY to a WHOLE new level for the blogging world! {I'm still too chicken to try to "build" something}
I LOVE this! I'm so impressed! I need one just like it, and I know RIGHT where to put it. :)
You.are.awesome. Beautiful job!!!
You rock, Lori. It looks amazing. I'll dance with you. Great job!
It looks great! I see so many things on Ana's site that I want to make, but am in dire need of more power tools! Congrats on the gorgeously made table!
It looks fabulous and how you have it decorated with everything just really makes me smile! Great job!
Wow! Amazing! You did a great job! I found you from New Friend Friday. Count me as a follower!:)
Great job, it looks fantastic!
Wow Lori! You did a fantastic job! The table looks so professional, perhaps a new business is on the horizon for you. I can't believe you created this in only 4 hours - congratulations. And no I did not laugh at you jumping for joy and doing the happy dance! Bravo my talented power tool wielding friend!
Happy weekend!
Mimi
Woah, girl! I am beyond impressed! It looks great! I love the way it looks with the finishing touches - the mirror, seashells and candle sticks. I tip my hat to you!
Lori... seriously speechless...it is absolutely gorgeous. You should be so proud...seriously proud!!!
Lori, your couch table is absolutely beautiful!! You did a gorgeous job on it!! There still is some hope for me I think to be able to build something like that down the road!!
Blessings,
~Lynn
That turned out great.
wow. i am impressed. stunning table!
Looks great. I'm your newest follower from New Friend Friday at The Girl Creative. I love you blog. Can't wait to read more.
-K
http://mypottyseat.blogspot.com/
Woohoo! That is awesome!! Great job - and it only took you 4 hours!? Wow! Amazing!! This is inspiring. I love Ana at Knock off Wood - she rocks - and you do too!
Way, way, way too cool!!
That's awesome!! I would love to be able to build things!!
Following from New Friend Friday! Hope you'll stop by sometime!
It looks great! I'm planning to try the Farmhouse Bed, but I think I'll try this first since it's a smaller project. Just so I can get a feel for her instructions. You did an awesome job!
It looks great! I'm planning to try the Farmhouse Bed, but I think I'll try this first since it's a smaller project. Just so I can get a feel for her instructions. You did an awesome job!
Look at you go!~ I probably could have found this same table for way too much money at a furniture store! It looks fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing it with us! Come back sometime!
Great, just what I need, another project :) This came out beautifully Lori, you should be proud. I've been looking for a sofa table too, and the ones that will work are way too expensive. Our sofa back is high, and we could customize this to work. Thanks for sharing the link! Kathy
Congratulations, it turned out great!
This table is to die for! I love everything you create and post. Thanks for stopping by and letting me know that Big Lots carries drop cloths! I did not know that. Have a great weekend.
Melissa
I love your table! It's the one I have been planning to build, but since I have never built anything before I decided to start on one of the simpler plans for a console table she has at Knock Off Wood. I have the table partially done, just have to sand and paint. Your post has encouraged me to finish it since yours turned out so great!! Thanks for posting!
I am very impressed! It is beautiful!
love your table, your candlesticks and everything else!
great job! I'm sure you are very happy and smile everytime you pass by it!
gail
Great job!I love the jumping for joy pics! :)
Of course you could do it. It's all in the name... LORI. From one Lori to another, you did a great job! I love multi functional tables that can go anywhere.
This is amazing! Great job and so inspiring!! Love the finish - looks fabulous!
Hi Lori
I am AMAZED. Your table looks fantastic. You did great and you made it look seo easy. Can't wait to see what you make next!
Thanks for your recent comment. We are approx 1000 miles from the volcano but the ash is drifting over most of Europe high up in the atomosphere and it's dangerous to the aeroplanes.
Lindsay
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Girl that is amazing!! I would NEVER. EVER. Venture to do something like that myself. You are awesome. I would be jumping for joy myself. I am SO IMPRESSED! It looks beautiful and you did a fabulous job.
Love you jumping for joy!!
That is so awesome... now you can sell that in any garage sale for at least 70$.... no wonder you are jumping for joy... it looks beautiful at your house too.
polwig.com
Just perfect!
You should jump for joy... such a wonderful job!
I can make from old.. but everything I try to make from scratch seems to wabble or be out of line... you did good!!
Sandy
http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/
Wonderful!!! I have this exact (well, almost exact, my hubby added another element because of a little mess-up) table sitting in my sunroom waiting for me to paint it! Kudos to you for making it with your own two hands! (I begged hubby to build it, I was too intimidated!)
Holy cow, Lori! It's awesome! You did a fantastic job! Thanks so much for sharing your talent in the DIY Project Parade!
~Roeshel
You are amazing Lori!! Wow!! I absolutely LOVE it!!! :)
Beautiful! Now I want to do this!!!
Fabulous! I wouldn't put a runner on it - ever. Show off your work girl! Aren't power tools fun?
That looks awesome!!! I can't believe that you made it, it looks like you picked it up at the store. Good job!
Hi Lori...
My friend, I just read the sweet note that you left for me on my Springtime tablescape and came right over! I was just elated to see your name....it really has been too long since we've visited! Blogland certainly has grown since we started blogging...huh? I find it difficult to get around to everyone these days...it makes me sad! But...anyway...just wanted to thank you for coming by and for your sweet compliments on my tablescape!!! You were asking about my grandson Seth. Right now he is doing fine. The Dr. has a portible EKG on him..monitoring him 24/7...in a couple of weeks we will find out what kind of treatment that the Dr. suggests since the surgery was unsuccessful! I sure appreciate you asking about him!!!
Now...let's talk about this fabulous console table that you made! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! It's gorgeous, Lori!!! I am sooo very impressed, Girlfriend...you have become a carpenter! The table looks fabulous in your hallway! I love how that big chunky mirror looks with it too! Soooo very pretty, Girlfriend! And...I love all of your accessories! BRAVO, Lori!!! I love it!!!
Love ya, Sweetie...
Chari @Happy To Design
LOVE it!!! Great job!!!
Cara
Awesome! Your a carpenter! :)
~Liz
This is so very ingenious! Great job and so thrifty too.
Thank you for bringing your hodgepodge to the party! Will be drawing the winners soon!
~Gay~
itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com
I think you made an amazing table that's perfect for its spot. Not easy by any means. Jane F.
WOW!! Had you not showed actual pictures of making this table, I wouldn't have believed it. That is amazing! Great job.
Lisa
That looks really great! I can't wait til I own a house that I can make things for it from Ana blog
I have a link party on saturdays that I would love for you to join
www.iamonly1woman.blogspot.com
Oh I love her blog. I have a huge list of things I want to make. Your table is awesome! It really turned out so great and way cheap too. I love it!! Thanks for sharing at 'Look at me, I'm SO Crafty!' at Fun to Craft.
Wow! I'm so impressed! I'm visiting from Life in the Pitts Creative Therapy Session! Really fabulous job!
Wow, I'm seriously impressed! I'm definetly going to feature this when I find the time to do my "favorites post" so watch for it and grab a featured button (if you want to of course :)) Thanks for joining the party and it looks gorgeous!!!
-Jill
Amazing! So beautiful with all the details and accents on it. LOL on your jumping for joy picture.
I'm so amazed! Love it! Thanks for planting your creative seeds at Plant a Punkin Seed Party! Hope to see you again on Friday!
Kristi
Punkin Seed Productions
CONGRATS! It look GREAT and the color is PERFECT!
~Bridgette
BEAUTIFUL. You did such an awesome job! And thank goodness for electric sanders. Can you imagine...?
Thank you for linking this to A Little Craft Therapy, with Life in the Pitts.
Amazing!
Amazing!
You should be jumping - you did a FAB job!
Your project has been featured. :) Check it out!!!
http://thegirlcreative.blogspot.com/2010/04/shes-got-talent-sunday-shout-out.html
xoxo
Diana
I just came over to your blog from TGC and I am super impressed with your skills! The table looks amazing. I am happy to be your latest foller:)
Wow! Nicely done! I'm going to be a new follower.
I'd love it if you'd post this at my linky party on Friday. I'm a fairly new blogger and just started hosting Home and Family Friday.
http://becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com/
Becca
You should be so proud! That table turned out great. Good for you and thanks for sharing it with us.
I love the pointer sisters.... and you should be excited.... Awesome job making it and displaying it.. It looks great!
I'm so impressed - nicely done
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Another impressive project! I know that you are such and inspiration to other women in the blogosphere that they, too, can take on projects like these without fear! You are truely a Modern Craftswoman! Rory
Very very impressive!!
It's beautiful!
That is the exact type of table I need for my front hall! Great job!
Lori- I love this project and wanted to feature it the same week you linked up, but I knew it would be a great tutorial for CrazyDomestic, so I hung onto it and am featuring it this Friday! Come check out yourself in the spotlight!
It looks awesome!!! I love Ana and KOW!!! I've got three projects under my (tool) belt so far!
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